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If there ever was a time to find creative ways to do more with less, that time is now.99 Things to Save Money in Your Household Budget shows you how to save money with a new way of thinking and prioritizing. The “doing more with less’’ mentality is easier said than done. Mary Hance (a.k.a. Ms. Cheap) offers simple tips and tactics to help creatively stretch your hard-earned dollars, allowing you to be who you are and do what you enjoy without going beyond your means. Learn how to:Have a budget: How to sit down and figure your worth and what you spend. Keep in mind that nothing is a bargain if you don’t need it.Use a credit card to your fiscal advantage.Take advantage of garage sales for home improvement and adding to your wardrobe.Go green to save green: How less power usage is good for both the environment and your wallet.

Have You Found “the One”? The decision to get engaged is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. 51 Things You Should Know Before Getting Engaged offers the insights and techniques necessary for a successful engagement and marriage. Psychotherapist Michael Batshaw gives you the tools to decide whether your partner is the right one for you, and if so, how to keep it that way. Some of his advice: Beware the person of your dreams. Couples who do everything together do not have a relationship that can survive. Couples who do not argue are in trouble. Hollywood gets it wrong. The truth of the moment is not the whole truth.

Any parent of a teenager who would like pragmatic tips on how to build a positive relationship with their child should read this book. Parents of teens know that in today's environment, being a good parent is a greater challenge than ever. In 35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You, So I Will, Ellen Pober Rittberg offers insight on how to connect, react, instill responsibility, and even discipline your teen to help foster a positive parent-child relationship. This pragmatic yet humorous insight includes: Discussing the issue of partying when an adult isn't home Subsidizing your teen at your own peril Asking yourself, To buy a car or not to buy a car (that is the question) Helping your teen understand the importance of punching the clock Addressing beer and hard liquor, the unseen enemy

Unlike other diet and fitness books that try to apply a one-size-fits-all approach or peddle the latest weight-loss “secret,” 5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss is not a how-to book that prescribes a specific diet and exercise regimen. Rather, it teaches readers how to apply powerful techniques to achieve successful and lasting weight loss. These 5 Things will help you to: Change your weight-loss desires into goals Get motivated during the weak times and plateaus Create easy, delicious recipes to adopt healthier eating habits Stay motivated when facing other difficult journeys

Creative thinking is the skill that will determine your child's success in the twenty-first century. How can you best prepare your child for this new world? In 33 Things To Know About Raising Creative Kids, Creativity Expert Whitney Ferre will give you the answers. Creativity is a skill. And like any other skill, with the right focus, it can be developed.

Every year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In 41 Things To Know About Autism, Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is for you. 41 Things explores questions such as:What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?How can I recognize the symptoms of autism?What are the emotional effects of autism on the family? Why do children and teens with autism act the way they do?

Smoking stinks. It also kills. Over 100,000 people in the United States die from smoking-related lung cancer every year, yet millions find it difficult to quit the deadly addiction every time they light up. Using the latest research, 12 Things to Do to Quit Smoking can help you develop the best action plan so you can kick the habit for good. In this simple how-to guide, you can learn:   What it is that makes smoking so addictiveThe benefits and downsides to quitting “cold turkey”  The latest treatments that have been proven to work, including natural approaches How to deal with your withdrawal symptoms

If just the word “grammar” makes you cringe, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. In 37 Things to Know About Grammar, Matteson Claus takes an irreverent look at common grammar gaffes and gives you the tools to slay your grammar gremlins. Puzzle out your verb tenses while you hang out with pirates.Parse your prepositions with camel-riding bank robbers.Conquer parallelism during a discussion of vampire viscera.Learn how to corral your commas while Petunia chomps a clerk.Avoid the dreaded sentence fragment and still have fun with Dick and Jane.And more!Also included in this handy reference tool are lists of the most commonly misused and misspelled words. This is the book for people at work and leisure so spooked by the grammar gremlins that they’ve heard a bump in the night every time they put pen to paper. Until now.

Do your kids need to move more and lose some weight? In 35 Things to Know to Raise Active Kids you will discover fun, inexpensive, and nontraditional ways to get your kids off the couch and outside playing. These activities are for all children, not just the already fit or sports-obsessed. With bonus tips and stories from fitness celebrities, this easy-to-read, humorous guide will help you:Role model an active lifestyleUse TV to get your kids in shapeTurn household chores into exerciseTeach your child to play aloneCreate memories and rituals that get the whole family moving

The Pope. The Holy Eucharist. The Blessed Virgin Mary. The Seven Sacraments.Catholicism is filled with great mysteries, so you've probably been confused about this 2,000-year-old religion at one time or another. In 29 Things To Know About Catholicism, the Catholic Church is beliefs are explored in easy-to-understand terms for the devout Catholic and the curious non-Catholic alike.This quick go-to guide helps answer these questions:Was the Catholic Church the first Christian church?Do Catholics worship Mary and pray to saints?How do I know what to do in Mass with all its Latin chants and prayers, kneeling, holy water, confession, and communion?Does the communion bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ?Can the priest—a human–forgive sins?

Cabernet, pinot noir, tannins, residual sugar. The language of wine is foreign to many of us, and wine itself is a topic that can also seem foreign—and snobbish. An unpretentious presentation of the essentials of wine, 34 Things To Know About Wine is an easy way to gain straightforward information about a simple yet complex subject. This book, presented in an easy-to-understand, entertaining format, will allow you to better:Enjoy wine in all its complexityBe at ease in the wine environmentSave money by making choices that suit your palateUnderstand the language of wineChoose wines to complement meals

Your coworker, your best friend, that cute cashier at the grocery store: there's a good chance they all practice yoga. Whether you've already started a new yoga practice or are an honest-to-goodness beginner, this gateway book provides a hearty introduction to all the basic aspects of yoga and the benefits the low-cost practice offers - no matter your age, size, sex, religion, fitness level, or occupation.

At the poker table, just like in the ocean, baitfish get gobbled up by sharks. To help you ascend to the top of the poker food chain, 52 Things To Pick Up Your Poker Game answers all the game’s most important questions with over 50 tips and strategies to give you the upper hand. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or a bare-bones beginner, this handy, information-packed guide will take your poker game to the next level by helping you discover:Bluffing techniques and when to use them—or not use themWinning strategies when you don’t have a winning handWhat players to choose or avoid as your opponentHow to help determine your opponent’s handHow to capitalize on your opponent’s weaknesses and your strengths

How prepared do you feel about becoming a new dad? 30 Things Future Dads Should Know About Pregnancyprovides a refreshing perspective on how a man can transform into a caring and devoted dad - without losing his masculinity. Included is practical, priceless advice and insight into your pregnant wife?s thoughts and behavior, helping you reach your full potential in one of the most important roles of your life.

The savviest bargainista bride knows that creativity—not money—is the greatest influence on wedding style. Now more than ever, brides have freedom to express their unique, imaginative style to create extraordinary weddings on any budget. 52 Things Brides on a Budget Should Know will keep you from feeling trapped by your budget constraints, steer you away from unnecessary spending, and convince you that you don’t need to go into debt to have an incredibly personal, chic wedding. In this simple, practical guide you’ll learn:How to get bargains on everything from the venue to the floristHow to prioritize your wedding spending where it showsWhere to look beyond the bridal salon for the best deals on gowns and more

Divorce. The very word conjures up heartache, pain, frustration, and financial devastation. In the United States, up to half of all marriages end in divorce, one of the highest rates in the world. Whether you or someone you know is considering divorce or is in the process, 20 Things To Know About Divorce will help prepare you for what to expect from one of the most emotional experiences of your life or the life of a loved one. In an easy-to-understand format with helpful resources, this book will help you discover:How to recognize what problems may be leading to a divorceWhat you can do to protect your marriage from divorceHow to find the right experts to help you through the processSteps you can take to change the outcome of your divorce

Are you looking into buying your first home but don’t know where to start? 70 Things First-time Home Buyers Need To Know breaks down all the complicated real estate legalese and provides you with the straightforward knowledge you need to decide whether you should buy, how to locate the right home for you, and how to navigate the process from negotiation through closing, including:Comparing single-family and condominium ownership and benefitsSelecting the right real estate professional for your needsUsing the Web to search for your homeNegotiating price and repairsUnderstanding surveys, title insurance, appraisals, and all aspects of the closing process

What is it that women really want in a relationship? Most women will respond that it?s for the men in their lives to be more emotionally present - to not be afraid of expressing how they feel, and to better understand how their woman feels. 24 Things to Increase the Emotional Intelligence of Your Man will equip you with common-sense ways to express your feelings so that you and your husband, lover, or boyfriend will enjoy greater intimacy, clearer communication, and a deeper connection than you have ever known.

While the debate over our changing environment rages on, one thing remains clear: being green is a hot topic—socially, politically, and economically. Whether you’ve “been green” from birth or don’t even know what the three “Rs” stand for, 48 Things To Know About Sustainable Living can help you make small, affordable (or free!) changes that will have a major impact on the environment and simplify your everyday life. Chock-full of tips and useful Web sites, 48 Things will show you how to easily become planet-friendly by: Discovering eco-friendly substitutions for everything from food and clothing to appliances, cleaning products, office supplies, and transportationReducing waste and electricity, saving you time and moneyTaking advantage of both modern green technology and renewable natural resources

Eating good-tasting and healthy foods is something that eludes many families but with childhood obesity rates at an all-time high, it's time to try and slow this epidemic down.44 Things Parents Should Know About Healthy Cooking for Kids provides a plan that will make it fun and feasible for everyone to have flavorful, healthy food in their lives, and doesn't overwhelm readers with recipe after recipe. Stop sneaking in vegetables and start teaching children to make conscious food decisions that will last them a lifetime!

Offers twenty-four ideas to help with college selection, admissions, and financial aid, including attending an online college fair, highlighting talents, and registering on official college Web sites.

Is your sales career green and growing or ripe and rotting? Whatever condition you find it in, 97 Things to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level shares simple but practical insights to help you become a high-performing sales professional. Unlike other business guides, this handbook features easy-to-understand strategies you can begin practicing in just minutes for high payoffs. So take your sales career to the next level by learning how to:Develop positive, productive daily habits from the moment you riseDiminish stress, work overload, and problems from difficult clientsUnderstand prospects’ and clients’ needs with the four social stylesDevelop confidence, trust, and greater self-motivation

Feeling that you and your spouse need some new sparkle for that old marriage, but you’re too busy to take a seminar? Here is a guide filled with simple pointers for reviving the luster in that all-important relationship. In 75 Things To Improve Your Marriage Without Your Spouse Even Knowing, Barbara Bartlein offers an array of tips for rubbing the tarnish from the routine. Here are a few:Put out the fancy dishes for no particular reasonSurprise them with a water balloon!Compliment them in publicDance in the living roomSay, “I have confidence in you,” and say it oftenHave an attitude of gratitude

Life as a series of distractions is seldom passionate and may even feel purposeless. But eliminating all the background noise, in search of that one intelligent passion that imparts to life a meaningful goal, can be difficult. For those in search of their calling, 50 Things Your Life Doesn’t Need offers simple ways to fine-tune the frequency so that finding your passion becomes feasible. What are some things that you could eliminate to make your passionate contribution to the world a realizable goal? How aboutlong commutes to and from the workplacestorage units for all that extra stuffsmall dreams and bucket listsa tyranny of T-shirtsunbatched errands and bad winethis bookThat’s right, this book. But you will have to read it to find out why!